Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Common Name: Chicory
Genus: Cichorium
Species: intybus
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Edible fruit
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.30 m (130 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.70 m (70 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: August & September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Primarily known for it’s use as a salad crop Chicory can also be used as a border perennial. Cichorium intybus forms a clump and has quite long, thistle-like, jagged basal leaves. During summer sky-blue flowers are produced on tall flower spikes. The flowers are daisy-like and are produced during mid-summer to early autumn. Unusually, they only open in the morning, closing up by lunchtime.
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